Molloy, Joseph Anthony
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Joseph Anthony |
Surname | Molloy |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 04-03-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Michael and Josephine Molloy, of Bootle, Lancashire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | Z1109 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 159. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 75 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1621707 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 28 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 04-03-1943 |
End Date | 05-03-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Wymeswold |
Day/Night Raid | Night (3% moon) |
Operation | Leaflet dropping (Nickel) |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak & abandoned by most of crew, after which the bomber fell into the sea. |